The Appalachian State Mountaineers (18-9, 10-4 Sun Belt) are favored (-1.5) to build on a seven-game win streak when they visit the James Madison Dukes (13-13, 5-8 Sun Belt) at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Atlantic Union Bank Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 134.5.
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Appalachian State vs. James Madison betting lines
- Appalachian State moneyline odds to win: -124
- James Madison moneyline odds to win: +101
- Spread: Appalachian State (-1.5)
- Total: 134.5
Appalachian State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Appalachian State has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered seven times in 11 games when playing at home, and it has covered nine times in 12 games when playing on the road.
- At home, the Mountaineers exceed the over/under 27.3% of the time (three of 11 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, going over the total in 41.7% of games (five of 12).
- Appalachian State has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 8-3 (.727). In road games as a moneyline favorite, it sports a record of 4-1 (.800).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Mountaineers have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 69.3 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 71.7 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- Appalachian State has been tougher on defense lately, giving up 59.7 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 64.1 points per game its opponents average over the 2025-26 season.
- The Mountaineers’ past 10 contests have seen them make 8.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.2% from deep. Both numbers are up from their 2025-26 averages of 8.1 makes and 31.0%.
Appalachian State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 17-8-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 9-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 11-6-0 (As Favorite: 11-6-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
- O-U-P: 9-16-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 8-3; Away: 4-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.3 (241st in nation) | 38.6 (sixth) | 35.4 (43rd) | 29.5 (90th) | 12.6 (283rd) | 8.7 (seventh) |
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James Madison statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, James Madison has a lower winning percentage at home (.273, 3-8-0 record) than on the road (.308, 4-9-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Dukes games have finished over less often at home (four of 11, 36.4%) than away (seven of 13, 53.8%).
- In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Dukes have a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 2-0 record) than away (.300, 3-7).
Recent trends
- While the Dukes are scoring 74.1 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, producing 72.5 points per contest.
- While James Madison is ceding 75.2 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 72.4 points per contest.
- Over their last 10 games, the Dukes are making 9.1 three-pointers per contest, the same number as their season average. They own a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.0%) compared to their season average (35.3%).
James Madison betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-17-0 (Home: 3-8-0; Away: 4-9-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 2-11-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 4-7-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-6 (Home: 6-3; Away: 0-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-7 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (217th in nation) | 43.2 (125th) | 33.5 (113th) | 31.5 (208th) | 13.1 (245th) | 11.0 (168th) |
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